How to Protect Your Mental Health While Running a Business and Raising Kids

Running a business and raising a family isn’t just a physical challenge — it’s a mental marathon.

And yet, far too many mum-founders are burning out in silence.

You’re running on broken sleep.

Juggling work calls with snack demands.

And wondering why your brain feels like soup.

Why Motherhood Makes Mental Load Even Heavier

Let’s talk about what’s really going on:

• You’re holding 100 invisible tasks every day

• You’re measuring yourself against impossible standards

• You’re trying to grow something meaningful — without dropping the ball at home

And no one’s clapping when you just keep going.

6 Ways to Stay Sane While Running a Business and Raising Kids

1. Design your week with margins

   Don’t fill every hour. You need buffer time for when life happens (because it will).

2. Use nap-sized planning blocks

   Forget long strategy sessions. Ask: What’s one thing I can finish in 30 minutes?

3. Start your day with intention, not inbox

   Set a small goal. Breathe. Then check email.

4. Create systems that remove decision fatigue

   Templates, automations, and pre-planned meals all help. Free your mind for what matters.

5. Redefine ‘enough’ regularly

   Productivity doesn’t equal worth. Celebrate what you did, not just what’s left.

6. Find emotional support that’s founder-aware

   Talk to people who understand the weight of this juggle. Community isn’t a luxury — it’s fuel.

You Don’t Have to Choose Between Business and Sanity

There’s a better way to do this. One that prioritises you as much as your business.

Our Navigating Baby Brain in Business course was built for exactly this — packed with tools, systems, and support designed for mothers who are ready to thrive, not just survive.

👉 Take a peek here.